How to pronounce clement
Say it like KLEM-unt. Clement has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce clement. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KLEM
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clement
American and British speakers say clement in essentially the same way: /ˈklɛmənt/ in the US and /ˈklɛmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEM-unt.
What does clement mean?
- Lenient or merciful; charitable.
- Mild (said of weather and similar circumstances).
Where does clement come from?
From Old French, from Latin clēmēns (“merciful”).
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Questions about saying clement
How do you pronounce clement?
Say KLEM-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛmənt/. In British English it is /ˈklɛmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clement?
Clement has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEM). Broken into parts: KLEM · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say clement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɛmənt/ and the British form is /ˈklɛmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.